Bedeutung
To do something with great care and love.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In traditional Greek society, 'meraki' was the hallmark of a master craftsman. It distinguished a 'mastoras' (master) from a simple worker. The Rebetiko subculture of the early 20th century celebrated the 'meraklis'—someone who felt music and life deeply, often linked to a sense of 'mangas' (coolness/honor). Cooking 'με μεράκι' is considered the most important ingredient in Greek cuisine, often more important than the quality of the ingredients themselves. The word has seen a resurgence in modern Greek startups and creative agencies to describe a 'boutique' or 'hand-crafted' approach to digital work.
The 'Dummy' To
Always include the 'το' when saying 'το έχω μεράκι' for a specific hobby or dream. It makes you sound much more native.
Complimenting Food
If you are at a Greek home, saying 'Φαίνεται το μεράκι σας' (Your passion shows) is the highest compliment you can give the cook.
Bedeutung
To do something with great care and love.
The 'Dummy' To
Always include the 'το' when saying 'το έχω μεράκι' for a specific hobby or dream. It makes you sound much more native.
Complimenting Food
If you are at a Greek home, saying 'Φαίνεται το μεράκι σας' (Your passion shows) is the highest compliment you can give the cook.
Don't Overuse
Don't use it for every single thing you do. Save it for things that actually require heart and effort.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Η γιαγιά φτιάχνει την πίτα με πολύ ______.
Grandmothers in Greece are the ultimate example of doing things 'με μεράκι' (with soul/care).
Which sentence expresses a deep-seated dream?
Choose the correct option:
The construction 'Το έχω μεράκι να...' is used for long-held desires.
Match the person to the description.
Ποιος είναι 'μερακλής';
A 'meraklis' is someone who values quality and puts soul into their actions.
Complete the dialogue.
- Τι ωραίος κήπος! Πώς τα καταφέρνεις; - Ε, ξέρεις, ______.
'Το έχω μεράκι' explains that the beauty of the garden comes from the speaker's passion.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΗ γιαγιά φτιάχνει την πίτα με πολύ ______.
Grandmothers in Greece are the ultimate example of doing things 'με μεράκι' (with soul/care).
Choose the correct option:
The construction 'Το έχω μεράκι να...' is used for long-held desires.
Ποιος είναι 'μερακλής';
A 'meraklis' is someone who values quality and puts soul into their actions.
- Τι ωραίος κήπος! Πώς τα καταφέρνεις; - Ε, ξέρεις, ______.
'Το έχω μεράκι' explains that the beauty of the garden comes from the speaker's passion.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenWhile the word is Greek, the feeling is universal. However, Greeks use it more frequently to describe everyday excellence.
Yes! If you love your job and do it well, you can say 'Έχω μεράκι για τη δουλειά μου'.
The feminine form is 'μερακλού' (meraklou).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a polite conversation with a stranger.
Sometimes. 'Το μεράκι μου' can mean 'my hobby', but it implies a hobby you are very passionate about.
Verwandte Redewendungen
βάζω την ψυχή μου
synonymTo put my soul into it
με το πάσο μου
similarAt my own pace
κάνω κάτι πρόχειρα
contrastTo do something sloppily/quickly
μερακλής
specialized formA person of taste and soul
καλοδουλεμένο
builds onWell-crafted
